I was away longer than expected - will post again soon....Dec 12, 2018​I will be unavailable for 10 days due to some family issues that need to be taken care of. If I don't respond to your emails please understand its because I may not be able to. Have an incredible Thanksgiving with your family and friends.

God Bless The USA...Be Proud
Dedicated to Those Who Served and Still Serve Our Country....
God Bless The USA...
​Be Proud to be an American

One of my All Time Favorites
Whitney Houston - Star Spangled BannerUploaded on Feb 13, 2012Among the annals of national anthems as a prelude to sporting events, few have topped the one delivered by Whitney Houston before Super Bowl XXV in 1991 in Tampa. A woman, her incredible voice and the bare minimum of extraneous notes. Her rendition came at a particularly patriotic time, just after the onset of the Persian Gulf War, and was released as a single. It was re-released after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Houston donated all proceeds to charity. She ranks among the best of all-time because of the circumstances
and ... that voice......
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We Remember Sept 11, 2001 - Because we can NEVER FORGET.​​Very few words can describe what happened on that day 15 yrs ago ~~ there are just no words. The terror and horror they and their families went thru is beyond belief. Every year I remember where I was and it still feels the same as it did that day. I can not imagine having lost anyone in that tragedy.

To honor the Heroes of 9-11, I post something every year. This year I never really knew the whole story of the Man in the "Red Bandana" til I read the new book that just came out. Great Book and what a guy he was.....True American Hero to so many 15 yrs later.

I know now what he did in has last hour of his life. I am not sure I could do the same.

He is truly one of a kind and a true hero who saved at least 12 others by going back into the towers several times until he tragically lost his life when the 2nd tower collasped. They finally were able to put him to rest when his body was found in March, 6 months later.

To have someone so young show us how to step up in a moment of crisis showed us what an incredible young man he was - He saved so many and in the end gave up his own life. He is such an inspiration to me and so many.

​If you don't get the book, watch the video below - it tells alot about The Man In The Red Bandana.

New Book on the "Best Sellers" list
The Red Bandana 9-11 Hero Wells Crowther B y Tom Rinaldi
The Red Bandana A life, A Choice, A Legacy
What would you do in the last hour of your life?

The story of Welles Crowther, whose actions on 9/11 offer a lasting lesson on character, calling and courage

​Remembering and honoring the man who led over a dozen people to safety after terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11th - a former Boston College lacrosse player whose trademark was a red bandana.

Boston College Pays tribute to Welles
His school, Boston College continue to honor this true hero every year. The video below tells the story of Boston College alumni, Welles Crowther, who tragically lost his life while making heroic efforts during the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center. Hear how his legacy lives on at BC though his red bandana.

The Man In The Red Bandanna | Havoline Football SaturdaysPublished on Aug 3, 2015Click Here to watch

Thank you to my special friend who sent me this. It made my day!! He knows me well and how it has not been easy lately with all that is going on around us... Love this guy.. he spreads inspiring music all over the world. ​Thanks for spreading such a great message for us all- Sharing this gift of a music video, song and message that says we are one family – just Keep Loving!

Another Empty Hands Music collaboration between Nimo and Magical filmmaker and sister Ellie Walton to create "Keep Loving" – A Universal Love Song.

Nimo was inspired to write this song from his experiences living in the Gandhi Ashram in India for the past 5 years. Mahatma Gandhi practiced a life and message of non-violence and love. At the foundation of this type of love, is the capacity to embrace all, accept everyone where they are at, and keep loving them more: through our prayers, our thoughts and our actions.

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​During this Memorial Day Weekend as you gather with family and friends please take a moment out of your celebration and remember what Memorial Day is all about.

"Please help us spread awareness and remind the public to remember this Memorial Day. For that we salute you, all the way from Afghanistan. Thank you." -Andrew and Justin

This Ain’t GoodbyeTake a moment this Memorial DayTo remember those who fought for our freedomAnd to celebrate the lives they livedTake a moment this Memorial DayTo remember those who never came homeSo that we couldThis Memorial Day take a momentBut never forget…I’m Gonna Miss You

The song “I’m Gonna Miss You” was originally written in 2013 right before I left to go to Infantry Officer Basic Training in Fort Benning, GA. I originally wrote it to my family as a gift and to say goodbye. I was scared at the time, not knowing what the future held, and knowing that joining the Infantry meant there was a chance I could would be deployed, and moreover that I could die. On the first day Justin and I met, I played “I’m Gonna Miss You” as we were exchanging our originals. He liked it, and he never forgot about the song.

I never thought that I would be releasing “I’m Gonna Miss You” as a tribute to Memorial Day, until after our first deployment. The song took on a whole new meaning after we lost some of our soldiers in 2014. I can remember the wave of fear and the eerie silence that filled the air after all was said and done. I know Justin felt it too. He says that his entire company was different after. Not more than six hours earlier they were sitting right there in that chair laughing.